1979-80: Earned starting berth midway through her freshman year and has played in 98 games, more than any other Tiger on the roster. Best scoring season was sophomore year, tallying 347 total points for a 10.8 average. Saw action in all 30 games in ’78–’79, averaging 6.7 ppg and 2.8 rpg. Had 71 assists, second best on the squad last year. Scored a season-high 20 points against Nebraska-Omaha in a 90–71 Tiger win.
A proficient ballhandler who rarely yields to pressure defense, Kiser is also capable of strong shooting, evidenced by her 5-for-5 performance last year against Iowa State. Tenacious defensive specialist who regularly draws opponent’s best shooter to guard. Lost starting position midway through last season but came back to reclaim starting role in last ten games.
Sparkplug of the team on defense. Rutherford expects leadership on the court from this Branson, Mo. senior. Kiser is fully recovered from knee surgery over the summer and has greatly improved her shooting touch since last season.
Also an outstanding track performer, she held UMC records in shot put, discus, and javelin until last year. Won Big Eight javelin title in 1977.
Majoring in physical education. Born April 3, 1958.
1977-78: Cindy came to Mizzou after an illustrious high school career as a center. She was forced to make the change to guard at Missouri, and she handled the change well, better than anyone could have hoped.
Cindy earned all-state honors at the MAIAW tourney after taking over the starting guard spot in the wake of Julie Beck’s injury. Cindy is considered the fastest girl on the team and possesses great ballhandling ability, too. She averaged 9 ppg in 36 games last year. All three coaches commented on Cindy’s unlimited potential.
The sophomore physical education major has accumulated a 3.2 GPA. Riser is also a member of the varsity track and field team. Cindy set new state records in the shot put and discus. She won the Big 8 javelin throw in 1977 while being named to the All-Big 8 team. She holds the Missouri school records for all three events and was named to the 1977 All-American Track and Field team (USTFF).